Panthers Recruit Drafted by GWS Giants

South Adelaide star recruit Courtney Gum has been selected by the GWS Giants in the 2017 AFLW Draft.

Gum, who has signed to play for the Panthers in the 2018 SANFL Statewide Super Women's League, was snapped up by the Giants with pick 25 of the AFLW National Draft.

The inside midfielder enjoyed a standout 2017, claiming the inaugural SANFL women's best and fairest medal and coaches' award, while also putting in a remarkable peformance in Adelaide University's SAWFL D1 Grand Final win, kicking seven goals.

Pleasingly for South, Gum remains eligible to compete for the Panthers following the conclusion of the AFLW season and may even qualify for Finals competition depending on the Giants success throughout the year.